LaBeouf, 28, was reportedly escorted out of the theatre by police during the play "Cabaret", after making a disturbance and using obscene language when asked to leave when asked by security.

"He was being rather difficult and combative, verbally to the point where security guards asked him to please leave the premises and he refused. Police were called and he was detained and arrested," NYPD spokesman George Tsourovakas said.

A representative for LaBeouf could not be reached for comment when contacted by Reuters news agency.